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Crafts, Fun
March 19, 2021

Fun Friday: Paper Bag Puppet Craft

By Kids Ministry 101
Puppet Craft

A great way to reinforce what kids have learned is to have them recreate the story they’ve heard. With this paper bag puppet craft, kids can make different characters from the session’s story and put on their own puppet show. Download the instructions here.

Fun, Kids Ministry Curriculum
February 26, 2021

Fun Friday: The Gospel Project for Kids Activity Page

By Kids Ministry 101

It’s Fun Friday! Today’s free download is an Activity Page from The Gospel Project for Kids.

You can learn more about The Gospel Project for Kids by reading the latest Kids Ministry 101 magazine.

Crafts, Fun
February 12, 2021

Fun Friday: Valentine’s Day Coloring Pages

By Kids Ministry 101

Download these coloring pages to help kids celebrate Valentine’s Day this Sunday! If your church is meeting virtually, share the pages with families via email.

Fun
January 29, 2021

Fun Friday: Maze Challenge

By Kids Ministry 101
Maze Challenge

When Jesus left earth and ascended into heaven, He made sure that the disciples were not alone. He gave them the Holy Spirit. Similarly, when we become followers of Jesus, we have the Holy Spirit to guide us.

Download this free Maze Challenge to help kids understand that the Holy Spirit guides us!

If your church is meeting virtually, share this link with families so they can do this activity at home.

Discipleship, Events, Fun, Kids Ministry
January 20, 2021

Celebrating New Christians

By Kids Ministry 101

By Kayla Stevens 

Celebrate. The word is simple enough, but in the midst of a pandemic, unrest, and uncertainty, celebration may have taken a backseat in your ministry goals. But these verses in Luke 15 remind us that God celebrates.

“But the father told his servants, ‘Quick! Bring out the best robe and put it on him; put a ring on his finger and sandals on his feet. Then bring the fattened calf and slaughter it, and let’s celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead and is alive again; he was lost and is found!’ So they began to celebrate.” (Luke 15:22-24)

Like a father whose son has returned, God celebrates salvation.

And so should we!

As you begin planning what God wants to do in your ministry for 2021, I hope you will anticipate the celebrations to come. Kids in your ministry may experience the life changing power of Jesus this year. As you anticipate and pray for what God will do in the minds and hearts of kids, consider these four touch points of ways to multiply celebration.

Celebrate with the child. Take time to celebrate the child’s newfound faith individually with that child. Look for opportunities to share your joy and excitement through conversations, a card, or a video chat. Your words matter. Convey how you have prayed for this child and his or her salvation and watched God answer. There is no substitute for the personal interaction with the new believer.

Celebrate with the family. Consider the child’s family dynamics and discover appropriate ways to connect and celebrate their child’s newfound faith in Jesus. Provide helpful tools, such as I’m a Christian Now, for parents to walk through with their child. Invite the family to your home and let the child choose the menu. Talk about age-appropriate Bibles that parents or grandparents can provide for the new Christian. Take the opportunity to personally pray for the child and the family. Find creative avenues to involve the whole family in celebrating what God has done in this child’s life.

Celebrate with friends. Create space in your ministry for kids to celebrate with other kids. Kids usually enjoy the special attention that adults give, but there is also something special about kids celebrating God’s work in their lives with other kids. Invite one or two influential kids in your ministry to write cards to the child, congratulating them on their new faith in Jesus. Consider allowing time for the child to share his story and emphasize the value and importance of kids making a personal relationship with Jesus.

Celebrate with the church. Make sure to include the corporate church in the celebration as well. Typically, this celebration happens at baptism or in publicly presenting a new Bible to that child. Other opportunities might include a family re-dedication, inviting leaders involved in this child’s discipleship to join the child and family in a public prayer. Perhaps this child went through a family dedication as a baby or toddler where the family and church committed to partnering together to teach him or her spiritual truth. Now might be an appropriate time to recommit as a church congregation to pray for this new believer. Lead the church congregation to encourage, equip, and partner with this family in prayer and discipleship.

As you join God in celebrating new believers in your ministry, create experiences your kids will remember long into their adulthood years of those who celebrated their new-found faith alongside them.

For additional resources and ways to resource families of new believers in your ministry, visit lifeway.com/kidsdiscipleship.

Kayla Stevens is a Content Editor for Lifeway Kids Team. She is a graduate of Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and William Carey University. Kayla lives in Nashville, Tennessee and has served in Kids ministry for over 10 years.

Christmas, Fun, Uncategorized
December 16, 2020

Front Porch Secret Santa

By Kids Ministry 101

By Ravin McKelvy

For many of us, we have found ourselves having to get creative with our Christmas traditions. With COVID numbers rising and the weather getting cooler, it can be difficult to find new ways to connect with our kids. While there are many things that may not happen, we can still make this a special time filled with good memories. One way your ministry can do this is by having a front porch Secret Santa.

You may not be able to do an in-person Secret Santa, so this is the perfect way to let your kids know you’re thinking of them. Here’s how you do it:

Pull together some fun, small gifts. These can be stuffed animals, fidget spinners, etc. You could also include a pocket Bible or meaningful book.
Wrap your gifts and include a note that says something like, “Merry Christmas from your Secret Santa at [insert church/ministry name].” It may be fun to also add a memory verse or the verse from that week’s sunday school lesson.
Drop the gifts on the front porch of the kids in your class. Be sure not to be seen when you’re dropping them off. You can ring the doorbell or simply leave the gift on the porch to be found.

Although this season may not look like what we’re used to, we can still create special memories for our kids ministries. Have fun with this front porch Secret Santa and reminding kids about the true gift of this season.

Family, Fun
September 25, 2020

Fun Friday: Activity Page Download

By Kids Ministry 101

Help kids learn that there is one true God who alone deserves worship with this activity page and at home Bible study from TeamKid.

Download the activity page.

Fun, Teacher Appreciation
September 4, 2020

Fun Friday: Caramel Popcorn Recipe

By Kids Ministry 101

This week we have a sweet treat for you that will be perfect for the holiday weekend. Enjoy!

Download recipe here.

Fun, Kids Ministry
July 10, 2020

Fun Friday: Kids Crossword Puzzle

By Kids Ministry 101

Looking for a quick activity for kids at home or at church? Try this crossword puzzle.

Download crossword puzzle here.

Crafts, Fun, Uncategorized
July 3, 2020

Fun Friday: Patriotic Vase Craft

By Kids Ministry 101

Here is a fun activity to do with your kids over this holiday weekend.

DOWNLOAD INSTRUCTIONS

Have a safe and happy 4th of July!

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